The Latest Breaking News from Joe Schmidt

Seven weeks of incredible rugby came down to one point in Paris and now Nick Purewal crowns his winners

Known as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games. Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World…

The 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Ireland have suffered a string of quarter-final exits.

The Irish fans have taken over Paris in recent weeks and will hope to celebrate a sixth win in nine matches against the All Blacks on Saturday

Connacht wing’s unusual Farrell tattoo indicative of a camp feeling comfortable in pursuit of Rugby World Cup glory

Ireland are the number-one ranked side in the world but have never previously progressed to a Rugby World Cup semi-final

Native Kiwi Schmidt led the Irish into the previous two World Cups.

Lock James Ryan will see a specialist about his wrist injury.

Ireland are still assessing injuries suffered against Scotland.

Ireland will welcome a significant reduction in temperature following the scorching conditions endured at Stade de Bordeaux.